Upcoming Exhibition
Posted by admin on April 15, 2008
Three of my pieces will be included in a group exhibition at the artist run gallery "G126" in Galway, Irleand.
G126 gallery Presents:
Sacred and Profane
Work From 9 Emerging San Francisco Artists
Alika Cooper
Lisa Rybovich Cralle
Jeremy Ehling
Cameron Hasslebusch
Chris Lux
Jennifer Marshall
Laura Plageman
Rob Sato
Hank Willis Thomas
April 17th - May 24th
Reception: 7pm, Thursday, 17th of April 2008. To be opened by GalwayCity Councilor Mary Leahy
G126, Ballybane Ind Est, Tuam Rd, Galway, Ireland
Gallery hours: Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 5 pm
www.g126.eu
SHOW INFO
Features new work by a diverse selection of emerging artists based in the San Francisco area. This is the first time any of these artists have shown in Ireland. The artworks range from delicate, intimate watercolours and detailed illustrations to strong conceptual photography and ramshackle installations. Many of the works are for sale.
The show is curated around the theme of the Sacred and the Profane. Contemporary US society has become increasingly contradictory, particularly in fast-paced regions like San Francisco. This dichotomy becomes apparent in the artworks through explorations of long overlooked conflicts and re-evaluations of fame, glamour and even reality. An inevitable disappointment is evident as the gloss of American life fades and cracks, to reveal a chaotic past and present of exploitation. The works of these 9 artists deal with both the beauty and the darker sides of post-modern America.
The exhibition's bigger goal is to highlight a cross section of young, talented Californian artists in Galway. It is the gallery's hope to develop an ongoing dialogue and series of artist exchanges. For Sacred and Profane artist Jeremy Ehling has flown out to build a sculptural piece specifically for the G126 gallery. In the future Irish artists will visit and exhibit in San Francisco.
hankwillisthomas.com
robsato.com
alikacooper.com
lisa-rc.com
icrushit.org
photolp.com
Please feel free to forward and distribute.
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Supported by The Irish Arts Council
www.g126.eu
